Old World

This 1767 portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby captures a dashing figure in vibrant green and red attire against a dramatic landscape.

A majestic 18th-century panoramic vista of Bilbao, featuring a celestial figure holding a banner over the city and river.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Johann Heinrich Tischbein capturing the regal presence of Wilhelm VIII in full state regalia.

A refined late 18th-century portrait of a woman in an elaborate headdress.

An elegant 18th-century royal portrait capturing the opulent fashion of the French court.

This dignified 1795 portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda captures Yusuf Agah Efendi in rich Ottoman attire and a contemplative pose.

An elegant 18th-century Venetian allegory celebrating the arts through luminous color and dramatic composition.

This 18th-century portrait captures the commanding presence of an Ottoman Janissary Aga in full ceremonial dress.

A luminous 18th-century Rococo portrait depicting the Duchess of Chaulnes in the mythological guise of Hebe, the goddess of youth.

A refined 18th-century portrait capturing the elegance of Abigail Smith Babcock in luxurious silks and ermine.

A refined seventeenth-century portrait of a noblewoman, featuring intricate lace details and vibrant coral beads.

A dignified 18th-century monochrome portrait of a naval captain in a decorative uniform.